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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 528.84 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 528.84 and 198.51 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 528.84 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/528.84 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 528.84 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 104,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,980.03/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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